Gwrych Castle

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Type:Castle / Fort

Gwrych Castle
Llanddulas Road
ABERGELE
Conwy
LL22 8ET

Tel: 01745 826023

Gwrych Castle from above.

Facilities

Parking & Transport

  • On site parking
  • Parking (free)

Provider Facilities

  • Dogs Accepted
  • Toilets - We have temporary toilets as the castle is not connected to mains water at the moment.

Provider Features

  • Dog Friendly
  • In town/city centre
  • Indoor Attraction
  • Outdoor Attraction

Target Markets

  • Family Fun
  • Marketed Towards Children
  • Marketed Towards Families

Map & Directions

Road Directions

Sat Nav: Please be aware that if using ‘sat nav’ you will arrive near but not at Gwrych Castle. Please ensure that you read the local directions provided or plan your journey prior to your visit.

From the A547, look out for the exit for Tan y Gopa Road and immediately turn right onto the drive to Gwrych Castle. Pass under a very large stone arch with two large round towers and drive up the drive to enter the Gwrych Castle Estate. Continue past Manorafon Farm and the golf club along the drive for around half a mile. 

There is an all weather car park on site, but please be aware there is a 300m walk on an incline to get to the castle courtyard. Upon arriving at Gwrych Castle, please make us aware at the Visitors Centre if you require disabled access so we can advise you accordingly.

Public Transport Directions

The nearest train station is Abergele and Pensarn. Nearest bus stop is on Llanddulas Road opposite Eldon Drive. The bus services that regularly visit are number’s 12, 13 and 21. This bus stop is immediately outside the main entrance to the castle. 

TripAdvisor

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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:

4.5 of 5 stars
    • Excellent
      405
    • Very Good
      86
    • Average
      35
    • Poor
      16
    • Terrible
      20

    Recent Reviews:

    • June D
      Amble, United Kingdom
      Easter activity!
      5 of 5 stars
      Saturday, 6th April 2024
      Views were stunning doing fun Easter activity! Dragon Easter egg Hunt! We were lucky to have a lovely sunny day and it was great exploring the castle. Lots to see, plenty of space for the many... Read full review
    • Stacey b
      Oldham, United Kingdom
      Great day visiting Gwrych Castle
      5 of 5 stars
      Sunday, 7th April 2024
      Great castle to visit with beautiful views !! We have been many times now and it’s still as great as the first time ! Dog friendly too which is a bonus ! The volunteers that work there are above... Read full review
    • Steviefull
      Kidderminster, United Kingdom
      A Great Looking Castle
      5 of 5 stars
      Saturday, 13th April 2024
      On an overnight trip from the Midlands to Wales we stopped off here to take in the fantastic looking Gwrych Castle. On the road up to the castle is probably the best view of it, it looks like... Read full review

    Awards

    • Regional and MiscellaneousWTTC Safe Travels WTTC Safe Travels 2021

    Opening Times

    * *We have seasonal opening hours which can be found on our website.

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